Measurement of free radicals and their effects on human spermatozoa

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Measurement of free radicals and their effects on human spermatozoa

Lampiao, Fanuel

2006-03

In this study, we presented data on the role of free radicals in human spermatozoa, particularly in the context of centrifugation and the potential development of defective sperm function. In order to achieve this, methods were developed to directly measure intracellular free radicals in human sperm and the effects of exogenously applied free radicals on sperm function were established. The role of brief and prolonged centrifugation and the associated generation of free radicals was also investigated.